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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.73, 505.08 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.73, 505.08 and 93.27 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.73 : 505.08 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.73/505.08 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.73x = 505.08 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.73x = 47,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108.81/336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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